The Ming Dynasty's Literary Landscape: Imperial Exams as Cultural Ecology

The Literature and Cultural Ecology of Imperial Examinations in the Ming Dynasty: An Inquiry into Their Mutual Relationship

Overview:

This pioneering monograph delves deeply into the intricate relationship between literature and imperial examinations in Ming China, an era spanning from 1368 to 1644. By reconstructing the cultural milieu surrounding imperial exams through extensive research, this book pushes beyond traditional literary studies paradigms. It serves as a significant reorienting literary research patterns.

Structure:

The book is meticulously organized into five self-contned yet interrelated chapters that collectively explore various facets of the relationship:

1. Living Conditions and Careers of the Hanlin Literati: This chapter examines the day-to-day lives, career trajectories, and intellectual environments of the literati who participated in the imperial examinations.

2. Educational Backgrounds and School Consciousness: It investigates the educational backgrounds of the Ming literati, their sense of academic identity, and how these factors shaped their attitudes towards learning and writing for exams.

3. Zhuangyuan and Literature: This section analyzes the role and impact of top candidates zhuangyuan on literature during the Ming dynasty, highlighting their contributions to literary trs and movements.

4. s in Imperial Exams and Society: Here, the focus is on how different s emerged in response to societal norms and expectations during the Ming era as reflected through the lens of imperial examinations.

5. Cheating Scandals in Politics and Literature: The final chapter explores instances of cheating in exams within the context of politics and literature, shedding light on institutional flures and moral dilemmas.

Audience:

This book is designed for scholars with interests in Chinese literature, cultural history, and the ancient Chinese imperial examination system. It promises to be a valuable resource for academics, students, and enthusiasts who seek to gn a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between literary production and societal norms during one of China's most significant dynastic periods.

Acknowledgments:

CHEN Wenxin, distinguished as Professor of Chinese Literature at Wuhan University in China, leads this scholarly eavor. Currently serving as Chrman of the Professor Committee at Wuhan University’s College of Chinese Language and Literature and Director of the Academic Committee of Wuhan University's Chinese Traditional Culture Research Centre, he also serves as the chief editor for an eighteen-volume series titled Chinese Literary Chronicle, which has been recognized with China's prestigious Government Award for Publishing.

Bibliographic Information:

• Title: The Literature and Cultural Ecology of Imperial Examinations in the Ming Dynasty

• Author: Wenxin Chen

• Translated by: Bing Wang

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore

• DOI: https:doi.org10.1007978-981-99-4709-6https:doi.org10.1007978-981-99-4709-6

• ISBNs: 978-981-99-4708-9 Hardcover, 978-981-99-4711-9 Softcover, 978-981-99-4709-6 eBook

• Publication Date: October 3, 2023

• Page Count: IX, 432 pages

• Illustrations: Contns eight black and white illustrations and one color illustration

• Topics: Asian Literature, Classical and Antique Literature, History of China, Asian Culture, Educational Policy and Politics
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